Is it OK to use different brand charger?

Always charge your phone with its own charger. However, if the charger you use does not match the original, it will affect battery performance, capacity to store charge and overall life (if done repeatedly).

Does battery life depend on charger?

No. Since you mentioned the battery DURATION is hours shorter, it must be the usage not the charger.

Can you damage your phone by using the wrong charger?

2 Answers. Generally speaking the wrong charger to the wrong phone can cause damage.

Can you use different brand charger for rechargeable batteries?

No. You cannot use just any charger to charge any rechargeable battery. First off, battery chargers use charging protocols to charge specific battery chemistries. Some chargers can charge multiple chemistries by detecting the battery type and apply the proper charging method.

Does it matter which charger I use?

So it is important to match voltage between the charger and device. It doesn’t matter if the power supply / charger can provide more current then the device requires. Providing less current will prevent charging or slow it down the same as a poorly designed charger can also prevent charging or slow it down.

How do you save battery life?

Get the most life from your Android device’s battery

1. Let your screen turn off sooner.
2. Reduce screen brightness.
3. Set the brightness to change automatically.
4. Turn off keyboard sounds or vibrations.
5. Restrict apps with high battery use.
6. Turn on adaptive battery or battery optimization.
7. Delete unused accounts.

How can battery efficiency be improved?

These tips also can help put off the time when your battery stops holding any charge at all.

1. Dim the screen.
2. Shorten the timeout feature.
3. Use power-saver mode.
4. Watch out for power-hungry apps.
5. Lock your phone.
6. Update your operating system.
7. Reduce push notifications.
8. Store at room temperature.

Does a charger get affected if I use it to charge another brand of phone?

Truth: Knockoff chargers could damage your phone’s battery. “The fluctuation of voltage can damage the charger port, and even damage your battery.” In a pinch, an off-brand cord probably won’t do as much damage as a knockoff of the piece that plugs in to the wall or car might.

Can a bad charger affect battery life?

Does it affect battery life? Yes. You can use different chargers to charge your phone’s battery, but to get the best results and efficiency you need to charge your device with the genuine charger came with your device. Using other chargers can reduce your battery life or the battery can get swollen.

Does Energizer battery charger work on other batteries?

Can non-rechargeable Alkaline, Heavy Duty or Lithium batteries be used in an Energizer® charger? ↑ No, non rechargeable batteries cannot be placed in any charger. Charging of non-rechargeable types may cause the batteries to explode or leak.